The report also revealed that more than 1,900 RMG factories were shut down or its workers were laid off during this time. The study, titled "Covid-19: Decent Work in Readymade Garment Sector," was recently revealed at a press conference. The study also found that 80% of the workers had no savings, while 27% of the workers had reduced their food expenses as monthly wages became irregular during the pandemic. It further said that some 26,500 garment workers were fired by 87 factories without following the provisions of labour laws since March earlier this year. BILS vice chairman Anwar Hossain said the country's RMG workers have been struggling for their survival due to frequent retrenchment and factory layoffs amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 29, 2020 14:26 UTC